Potchefstroom Precinct
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
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Crime volume
Very High
in North West
Reported crimes
3,691
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 5.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 44.1%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-124) while Commercial crime increased (+52).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 778 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 693 |
| Common assault | 338 |
| Residential burglary | 288 |
| Theft from vehicle | 260 |
| Shoplifting | 156 |
| Malicious damage | 155 |
| Aggravated robbery | 153 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 778 | 726 | +52 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 693 | 817 | -124 |
| Common assault | 338 | 345 | -7 |
| Residential burglary | 288 | 299 | -11 |
| Theft from vehicle | 260 | 303 | -43 |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 127 | +29 |
| Malicious damage | 155 | 162 | -7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 153 | 186 | -33 |
| Serious assault | 142 | 154 | -12 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 117 | 127 | -10 |
| Drug-related crime | 114 | 117 | -3 |
| Business burglary | 98 | 92 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 98 | 112 | -14 |
| Rape | 67 | 72 | -5 |
| Stock-theft | 56 | 34 | +22 |
| Vehicle theft | 54 | 81 | -27 |
| Culpable homicide | 36 | 33 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 21 | 34 | -13 |
| Kidnapping | 20 | 23 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Murder | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 24 | -21 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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